News
- All
- Breaking News
- Business
- Church
- City/County
- Community
- Court
- Government
- Police
- School
Red Bud man dies in crash near Marissa
A 21-year-old Red Bud man died in a rollover crash Monday evening near Marissa. The crash occurred on Randolph County Line Road near the Marissa Woods Nature Preserve. Police said…
Hiker injured on Johnson Trail in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department joined Monroe County EMS in responding about 7 p.m. Thursday to an injured female hiker on the Johnson Trail at the Salt Lick Point Land and…
Six years in prison for deaths of two girls
The Red Bud woman who killed Abby Liefer and Hannah Porter in a January 2015 drunk driving crash received six years in prison Thursday in exchange for her guilty plea…
Storms wreak havoc across the area
A quick-moving storm darkened Monroe County skies about 3 p.m. Wednesday, with straight-line wind gusts up to 70 mph not far behind. Police and emergency management workers were kept busy as the…
Shed fire in Columbia
Columbia Fire Department responded with the assistance of a tanker from Waterloo Fire Department Wednesday at about 5 p.m. to a shed fire on Gall Road in rural Columbia. Upon…
Crash on Old State Route 3
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded at about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Old State Route 3 near George Weber Chevrolet. A green 1996 Toyota Corolla driven…
Local police leaders weigh in on recent tragedies
Law enforcement agencies across the region and entire country are on high alert following what can only be described as a terrifying past week for all Americans. But through these…
Locals having success in college athletics
There are several locals competing in varsity college athletics in various sports throughout the county, some at the very highest levels. Here is a roundup of recent high school graduates…
Bicentennial cake a labor of love for local artist
The second of two ceremonial cakes in honor of the Monroe County Bicentennial is almost ready for display. Monroe County was chosen to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of St.…
Flashing speed limit signs provide safe reminder
New flashing speed limit signs on Fourth and Hamacher streets were recently installed in the name of safety near some key Waterloo school zones, it was learned during last week’s…